By Kimberly Kafafian Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable, because we’re diving deep into the world of HR and AI. From simplifying onboarding to boosting employee engagement, there’s a lot to explore—and you’ll want to stick around for every insight. Let’s get started! I am a huge proponent of AI. Why? AI […]
By Kimberly Kafafian At Monarch, we understand the complexity of workplace challenges. Despite our best efforts to maintain a safe and fair work environment, incidents may occur. Someone may claim harassment or discrimination. A worker may become injured because of a safety violation. Perhaps a bookkeeper helped themselves to some of the profits. Or […]
By Dan Darabaris Last month, millions of more workers became entitled to overtime pay as a result of a new rule from the Department of Labor (DOL). The update, which went into effect on July 1st, could have a substantial impact on your business, from decreased revenue to record keeping, as previously exempt employees may […]
By Kimberly Kafafian You’ve heard the saying, “A business is only as good as its people.” While this usually connotes skills, it also relates to how well your employees work as a team, which requires trust among every member from the top down and bottom up. Lack of trust can negatively affect productivity, create […]
By Kimberly Kafafian I am mindful that I sit on this side of the desk. We review hundreds of resumes each year, so we see firsthand how much work is involved in the pre-employment phase of the employee lifecycle. That being said, one of my loved ones is changing careers. Each time a recruiter connects […]
How to Help By Kimberly Kafafian You’ve picked up on the signs: showing up late to work, looking tired, missing deadlines, difficulty managing multiple tasks, easily frustrated, unable to accept feedback. Everything indicates that the employee may be struggling mentally and needs support. You want to help, but are unsure of what you should […]
By Kimberly Kafafian With January being Mental Wellness Month, it’s the perfect time to promote employee wellbeing with activities designed to reduce stress and foster a healthy mindset. While I encourage you to offer such activities throughout the year, highlighting them during this month is a great way to let your workforce know that […]
How to Encourage Employees to Use It By Kimberly Kafafian Stress in the workplace is nothing new, but until the pandemic, employee mental health was a topic rarely discussed or addressed. Now, thank goodness, it’s at the forefront of the employee experience – as it should be. A recent American Psychological Association survey found […]
By Kimberly Kafafian The state of an employee’s mental health can impact many aspects of an organization, from productivity and collaboration, to safety and turnover. Simply put, the mental health of a workforce plays a key role in a business’s bottom line. So placing mental wellbeing at the heart of workplace policies is just […]
By Kimberly Kafafian While the holiday season is a festive time of year, it’s also when workforce productivity tends to take a dip. Between shopping, coordinating travel, and planning for gatherings with loved ones, employees’ minds may be on anything but business. Plus, the pressure to meet year-end goals can cause workers to burn […]
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